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METALLICA's Longtime Soundman BIG MICK Relying On AUDIO-TECHNICA Microphones
Longtime METALLICA front-of-house (FOH) engineer and loyal Audio-Technica user "Big Mick" Hughes continues to select a variety of A-T microphones for their sound quality and reliability. "Big Mick" Hughes' tenure as front-of-house engineer for legendary heavy metal phenomenon METALLICA is almost as...January 12, 2009
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GORGOROTH Bassist Signing For COFFIN CASE At NAMM
GORGOROTH bassist King ov Hell (real name: Tom Cato Visnes) will travel to Los Angeles this week to attend the annual NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will participate in a signing sessi...January 12, 2009
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Death Set the Beginning of my Journey
The guy is a friggin' black metal machine, let me tell you. Wrath is as prolific as hell and DODSFERD represents the high water mark for one-man black metal acts; at least those existing outside of the self-loathing 'n suicide realm. It is one thing to churn out a slew of releases in a short ...January 12, 2009
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SLAYER: NAMM Signing Sessions Announced
SLAYER members will participate in the following signing sessions at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California: * Tom Araya: Saturday, January 17: 1-2:30pm - ESP signing * Kerry King: Thu...January 9, 2009
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TYRANTS BLOOD Preparing To Enter Studio
TYRANTS BLOOD, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metal band comprised of ex-members of BLASPHEMY, WITCHES HAMMER, INFERNAL MAJESTY, ABUSE, OMEGACROM and MECHA MESSIAH, has issued the following update: "TYRANTS BLOOD are now entering the studio to begin recording our next full-length albu...January 9, 2009
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SCALE THE SUMMIT: 'Carving Desert Canyons' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
SCALE THE SUMMIT, the Houston-based progressive metal band, will unveil its Prosthetic Records debut, "Carving Desert Canyons", on February 17. A track from the CD, "Sargasso Sea", is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. "Carving Desert Canyons" track listing: 01. Bloom 02. Sargasso...January 8, 2009
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HAMMER HORDE: Preview Tracks Posted Online
Toledo, Ohio-based epic Viking metal band HAMMER HORDE, featuring Tom Strniolo (ex-FOREVER LOST) on vocals, Jayson Cessna (ex-FOREVER LOST) on drums, Derik Smith (ex-FOREVER LOST) on guitar, Ryan Mininger (A GRUESOME FIND) on guitar, and Ben McGeorge (ex-TERMINATOR) on bass, is offering a three-song...January 6, 2009
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MINISTRY, WALLS OF JERICHO, BLEEDING THROUGH Featured On '8 Songs To Die For'
MINISTRY, WALLS OF JERICHO and BLEEDING THROUGH are among the featured artists on "8 Songs to Die For", the first branded soundtrack released by After Dark Films and Primary Wave Special Markets in conjunction with Horrorfest III "Eight Films To Die For". Debuting in 2006, After Dark Films' Horrorfe...January 6, 2009
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AEROSMITH Drummer: 'We Can't Wait To Get Back Into The Studio'
Drummer Joey Kramer of legendary Boston hard rockers AEROSMITH has issued the following update: "Today is the first day Tom [Hamilton; bass] and I are getting back together. We just rehearsed for two hours and it feels so good! We can't wait to get back into the studio and get back out on the road ....January 5, 2009
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ANVIL: 'True Story Of Anvil' U.K. Trailer Available
The U.K. trailer for "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" — a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner who, after a desultory European tour with their band ANVIL, decide to record a 13th album in a final attempt to fulfill their b...January 4, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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Drum Kit Once Owned By QUEENSRŸCHE's SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Available For Purchase
An old Pearl drum kit that was once purportedly owned by QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield is available for purchase on Craig's List for $1,500. The seller writes: "This is a set previously owned and played by Scott Rockenfield of QUEENSRŸCHE. If you check their early albums you'll see the same...January 3, 2009
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GENITORTURERS Frontwoman To Co-Host DEAN GUITARS' NAMM Webcast
GENITORTURERS frontwoman Gen will co-host this year's live webcast for Dean Guitars at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show along with Lacey Conner (villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels) and Metal Sanaz. Dean will be webcasting li...January 2, 2009
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MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, UFO, TESTAMENT Members To Promote DEAN GUITARS At NAMM
Dean Guitars will unveil its 2009 collection at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Musicians that are scheduled to appear include MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, MOUNTAIN's Leslie West,...January 1, 2009
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THE ALIEN BLAKK: New Album Artwork Revealed
THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, is putting the finishing touches on its sophomore album for an early 2009 rrelease. The recording sessions for the CD have been going on since March and the effort is said to be almost near completion. "I will be going back into the s...December 31, 2008
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